It was 100 years ago on November 10th 1913 that Herbert John Bailey, known to all as Jacko, opened his optician's shop at 32 Snargate Street next to the Royal Hippodrome theatre. Since then, and after moving to the High Street, the same family have been running the business. Herbert's son Jack and Jack's wife Joan not only took over the business but also for a while ran the White Horse pub. Now, it's their son Nick who is in charge with the probability of Nick's eldest daughter Rachel in line to carry on the tradition.
There aren't many businesses in Dover that can claim to have been run by the same family for 100 years. Congratulations to them.
The Bailey Family.
Nick with his mum Joan and the Mayor.
A shop ledger from 1920.
Terry
